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Purple worms are slow pet eating monstersIn addition to regular attacks, they have a swallow attack.
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{{monster
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|name=purple worm
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|symbol={{magenta|w}}
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|tile=[[Image:Purple worm.png]]
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|difficulty=17
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|level=15
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  |experience=474
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|speed=9
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|AC=6
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|MR=20
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|align=0
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|frequency=Rare
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|genocidable=Yes
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|attacks=Bite 2d8, [[engulf]] 1d10 digesting
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|weight=2700
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|nutr=700
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|size=Gigantic
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|resistances=None
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|resistances conveyed=None
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}}
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The '''purple worm''', {{magenta|w}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]].  It is a popular [[pet]] due to its [[engulfing]] attack, which can kill many monsters in one hit ("Burrrrp!").
  
If you are carrying the [[Bell of Opening]] and purple worms swallows you, it will immediately spit you out.
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Purple worms will eat [[shrieker]]s on sight; the reason given for this is that purple worms enjoy eating shriekers<ref>[[mon.c#line1220]]</ref>.
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==References==
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[[Category:Monsters]]
 
[[Category:Monsters]]

Revision as of 02:42, 27 August 2006

The purple worm, w, is a monster in NetHack. It is a popular pet due to its engulfing attack, which can kill many monsters in one hit ("Burrrrp!").

Purple worms will eat shriekers on sight; the reason given for this is that purple worms enjoy eating shriekers[1].

References